What happens when water goes in oil?
What happens when water goes in oil? Water should never be allowed to get into the oil in your engine or gearbox. If this happens, there is a leak and water is getting into the oil. Water in motor oil can cause serious damage to your engine β the oil will be denatured and no longer effectively cooled. Contact your repair centre as soon as possible. How does water get into the motor oil? Answer. Water can get into the oil two ways. You generally don't have to worry about one of the ways if you drive your car enough...